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09 April 2026

Measles in Bangladesh

Between 15 March and 7 April 2026, a total of 1,398 confirmed measles cases with 21 (128 suspected) deaths have been reported in Bangladesh. The highest number of suspected cases have been reported from the Dhaka, Rajshahi and Chattogram Divisions. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.

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Take usual precautions
08 April 2026

Measles in Bangladesh

As of 7 April 2026, a total of 676 confirmed measles cases, with over 38 deaths, have been reported in Bangladesh for 2026. An emergency vaccination campaign, initially prioritising children in densely populated and high-risk areas, started on 5 April 2026 and UNICEF is supporting health facilities in high-burden areas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.

Take usual precautions